Computer Science Portal
Welcome to the Fall Semester at C.O.D.
Welcome to the Computer Science Research Guide--a resource for anyone looking for technology or computer science-related information.
This website can help you find books, CDs, DVDs and more in the Library as well as a broad range of online information.
Click on the Tabs up above to explore the website.
You can also contact me, the computer science librarian, with any questions you might have. All of my contact information is on the right hand side of the page.
Have a great semsester,
/colin
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Finding Computer Science Materials in the Library
Online Searching
- To find books, videos, software and other items in the Library, click on "Library Catalog" at the top of any page in the Library website. This will take you to the Library Online Catalog.
- Using the catalog, you can search for books and videos by title, author, subject or keyword.
- If you don't know the title or author, try searching by keyword.
Use search terms that are specific to your topic when doing keyword searches:
- Linux
- cybercrime
- "bill gates"
- c# AND .net
Using specific keywords such as proper names, combining keywords, and using keyword phrases are good ways to find exactly what you are looking for.
Browsing
You can also browse the Reference collection and the General collection for computing and technology resources. Begin by browsing some of the call number areas below:
- QA75.5 - 76.95 - Computer science. Electronic data processing.
- TK5101 - TK6720 - Telecommunications.
- TK5105.88 - Web publishing.
- TK7800 - TK8360 - Electronics.
- TK7885 - TK7895 - Computer Engineering.
Locate these areas in the collections using the Library Directions, Maps & Virtual Tour pages.
Can I check out books, videos, computer software and audiotapes and take them home with me?
Yes -- most of general collection items can be checked out for FREE!
Videos and audiotapes can be checked out for one week.
Most books can be checked out for three weeks.
The only books that cannot be checked out have the letters REF on the label on the side or front of the book. REF means the book is a Reference book and can only be used in the Library. Some items in the CCIC (College and Career Information Center) may also be in-Library use only.
You need a C.O.D. Library Card to check things out of the library. You can get a Library card at the Circulation Desk located near the entrance to the Library.
Computer Science Books & Videos
Titles in the Library
Computer science covers a broad range of topics. You can begin by doing a subject search of some of the subject headings listed below:
- Computer Crimes
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Networks
- Computer Networks Examinations Study Guides
- Computer Networks Security Measures
- Computer Programs Business
- Computer Science
- Computer Security
- Computer Technicians Certification Study Guides
- Computers
- Computers and Civilization
- Macintosh Computers
- Programming Languages
- Web Sites -- Design
- Wireless Communications Systems
Online Books
The Safari TechBooks database contains the full text of books specifically for the Information Technology professional. It includes top publishers like O'Reilly, Sam's, CISCO Press and many more. To access Safari:
- Click the Databases link at the top of any page in the Library site
- Click on Technology
- Choose Safari Books Online from the alphabetical list
- Note: You'll need your Library card to access Safari from off-campus
Books from Other Libraries
- WorldCat
- Use WorldCat to search for books throughout the U.S. or the world
- Interlibrary Loan
- Request books (at no charge) from libraries throughout the country
- Other Library Catalogs
- Links to Library catalogs in Illinois
New Titles in the Library
Vintage Games
"An insider look at the history of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario, and the most influential games of all time"
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Twitter API : Up and Running
This is a great introduction to using the Twitter API to build rich web applications.
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Computer Science Databases
Online Articles
The Library provides access to many online article databases that will help you locate journal, magazine, and newspaper articles. You can search by keyword, subject, author and title.
Articles in the Library
The Library has current copies of the following computing journals and magazines in the current periodicals section of the Library. Issues that are more than a year or two old can usually be found in the microfilm area of the Library.
Articles from Other Libraries
You can use Interlibrary Loan to request articles that are unavailable from article databases or the C.O.D. Library. Other libraries will send us either electronic or a print versions of articles you request. This is a free service offered to anyone who has a current C.O.D. Library Card.
Finding Websites
There are many different tools that can be used to search for websites. While many people start their searches with Google, you can use some of the tools listed below to do special searches and search for images, videos, and more.
Search Engines
Find web pages that contain your search terms
Special Search Tools
Tools for searching the Wikipedia, news sites, blogs, scholarly publications, and books
Image Search Engines
Find photos, graphics and other images
Audio Search Engines
Find music and sound clips
Video Search Engines
Find video and multimedia clips
Directories
Subject directories are created by groups of experts or volunteers. Although these search tools generally include fewer sites than search engines, these sites can sometimes be of higher quality and search results are concise.
Reference Sites
Reference sites selected by the C.O.D. Library staff
Resources
Learn more about search engines and other internet search tools
Computer Science Websites
Computer Science @ C.O.D.
Use these sites to learn about computer science and technology classes, degrees, and faculty at C.O.D.
- Cisco Networking Academy
- Computer and Internetworking Technologies (CIT)
- Computer Information Systems (CIS)
- Library and Information Technology
- Office Technology Information
General Technology Sites
- ArsTechnica
- ArsTechnica is a technology-related website that covers technology, science, and gaming news along with editorial comment and analysis.
http://arstechnica.com/ - LifeHacker
- LifeHacker is a content-rich blog dedicated to life hacks and software productivity.
http://lifehacker.com/ - Slashdot
- Slashdot covers every aspect of computer science from emerging technologies and gaming to programming and the technology industry.
http://slashdot.org/ - TechCrunch
- TechCrunch is a blog dedicated to profiling and reviewing new Internet products and companies.
http://www.techcrunch.com/ - Technology Review
- The oldest technology magazine in the world (est. 1899), Technology Review aims to promote the understanding of emerging technologies and to analyze their commercial, social, and political impacts. Technology Review is published by MIT.
http://www.technologyreview.com/ - Wired News
- Wired.com is a daily news website covering all aspects of technology.
http://www.wired.com/
Devices and Reviews
- CNET
- CNET is a major portal for technology reviews, news, downloads, and price comparisons.
http://www.cnet.com/ - Engadget
- Engadget is a multi-blog website covering consumer electronics and technology.
http://www.engadget.com/ - Gizmodo
- Gizmodo is a technology blog dedicated to the latest technology devices.
http://gizmodo.com/
Learning and Research
- HowStuffWorks
- HowStuffWorks includes countless articles and videos explaining how a wide variety of technologies work. Click on "Communication", "Computer", or "Electronics" in the top navigation area of the website.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/ - MIT Computer Science Courseware
- Free lecture notes, exams, and videos for full MIT computer science and electrical engineering courses. No registration is required.
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/ - TED Talks
- Free online lectures given by the world's leading thinkers on a variety of technology topics. Click on "Technology" on the left-hand side of the page for just technology lectures.
http://www.ted.com/ - Wikipedia
- Most current and emerging technology topics are covered in-depth in Wikipedia. Look for external links and citations for each entry to compare Wikipedia's information with different online sources.
http://en.wikipedia.org/
